Senior Electrical Technician – HVAC Systems & Lab Lead

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 100,844,000 - 166,584,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas seeks an Engineering Electrical Technician V to advance HVAC chiller and compressor programs. You will lead electrical fieldwork, troubleshoot PLCs and MCCs, and guide contractors and technicians in a high-autonomy role within the CBU Lab team in Plymouth, MN.

The role emphasizes designing and maintaining electrical infrastructures, ensuring compliance with codes, and contributing to capital projects while mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent training.
• Experience with industrial/manufacturing electrical systems.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, safety standards, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors).
• Coach/train technicians and maintenance staff in the test lab.
• Support design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facility electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, grounding, emergency power).
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Operations to minimize downtime.
• Review electrical drawings and specifications for new projects and upgrades.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility providers on electrical work.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication & collaboration

Leadership support to technicians

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation ControlLogix

LabVIEW

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas seeks an Engineering Electrical Technician V to advance HVAC chiller and compressor programs. You will lead electrical fieldwork, troubleshoot PLCs and MCCs, and guide contractors and technicians in a high-autonomy role within the CBU Lab team in Plymouth, MN.

The role emphasizes designing and maintaining electrical infrastructures, ensuring compliance with codes, and contributing to capital projects while mentoring peers.